Narragansett Police Department Reminds Residents and Visitors: If They See Something, Say Something

NARRAGANSETT — Chief Sean Corrigan and the Narragansett Police Department would like to remind everyone that they can help keep the community safe by recognizing and reporting suspicious activity.

The Blessing of the Fleet 10-Mile Road Race will take place on Friday, July 28. The race begins at 5 p.m. with the course circling Narragansett. 

With approximately 3,000 expected race participants, along with supporters and guests to the larger Blessing of the Fleet Celebration, attendees will see an increased police presence in the area in support of the event. The Narragansett Police Department would also like to remind residents and visitors if they “See Something, Say Something.”

Remember to stay alert and say something when you see something suspicious. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign is designed to help raise public awareness of the indicators of terrorism and suspicious activity, and how to appropriately report suspicious activity to law enforcement.

Signs of suspicious activity may include, but are not limited to, the following unusual items or situations:

• Eliciting Information: Questioning personnel beyond mere curiosity about an event, facility, or operations.
• Observation/Surveillance: A prolonged or unusual interest in facilities, buildings, or infrastructure beyond casual or professional interest.
• Photography: Taking pictures or videos of persons, facilities, buildings, or infrastructure in a covert manner, such as photos or video of security related equipment or personnel, infrequently used access points, or the structure of a building.
• Tampering/Vandalism: Damaging or destroying part of a facility, infrastructure, or secured site.
• Breach/Attempted Intrusion: Unauthorized people trying to enter a restricted area or impersonating authorized personnel.
• Expressed or Implied Threat: Communicating a spoken or written threat to commit a crime that could harm or kill people or damage a facility, infrastructure, or secured site.

The above activities should only be reported if they are conducted in a manner that arouses suspicion. Any of the activities could be innocent, but police are ultimately responsible for determining whether the behavior should be further investigated.

If you see suspicious activity, report it to law enforcement and describe specifically what you observed, including:

• Who and/or what you saw
• When you saw it
• Where it occurred
• Why it’s suspicious

Community members are reminded to only report suspicious behavior and situations. Factors such as race, ethnicity, and/or religious affiliation are not suspicious. 

For emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 401-789-1091 or notify the nearest police officer.

Temperatures are also expected to be high during the race and throughout the event. To stay safe in the heat, remember to:

• Drink plenty of fluids (water) even if you don’t feel thirsty, and avoid sugary, caffeinated and alcoholic drinks.
• Find shade and minimize direct exposure to the sun, when possible.
• Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing and sunscreen.
• Never leave a child or pet unattended in a parked vehicle for any length of time during hot weather.
• Learn how to recognize and respond to heat illness.

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